NCT01789359

Brief Summary

Essentially all of the published data on anthocyanin absorption in humans are from short term studies - a few days or less, most typically 24 h. However human studies demonstrating clinical effects are typically conducted for several weeks or even months. To examine how anthocyanin absorption and metabolism may be affected this study will examine urinary excretion of anthocyanins over one month, followed by a one week washout, and then one more dose of blueberry juice.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
17

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2012

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 1, 2012

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2012

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2012

Completed
2 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 8, 2013

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 12, 2013

Completed
Last Updated

February 12, 2013

Status Verified

October 1, 2012

Enrollment Period

1 month

First QC Date

February 8, 2013

Last Update Submit

February 8, 2013

Conditions

Keywords

anthocyaninbioavailabilityurinelong-term

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Anthocyanins and Phase 2 anthocyanin conjugates in urine

    5 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • White blood cell gene expression at start and end of study

    4 weeks

Study Arms (1)

anthocyanin-free diet

OTHER

Maintain anthocyanin-free diet throughout study. Day 1 to day 30, consume daily 250 ml single strength blueberry juice containing 229 mg anthocyanins, taken either as 1 morning dose or 1/3 dose morning, 1/3 mid-day and 1/3 evening. At d 31-38 continue anthocyanin-free diet. On d 39 consume daily dose.

Other: Blueberry Juice

Interventions

Dietary intervention

Also known as: Single strength wild blueberry juice, commercially prepared.
anthocyanin-free diet

Eligibility Criteria

Age20 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Provided written consent (see: Information and Consent Form)
  • Fluent in English
  • Complete a confidential medical questionnaire (Appendix 6)
  • Able and willing to abide by the dietary restrictions as described
  • Able and willing to abide by the urine collection protocols as described

You may not qualify if:

  • No written consent
  • No confidential medical questionnaire
  • Unable to comply with diet restrictions and other study requirements

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Atlantic Food & Horticulture Research Centre

Kentville, Nova Scotia, B4N 1J5, Canada

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Kalt W, Liu Y, McDonald JE, Vinqvist-Tymchuk MR, Fillmore SA. Anthocyanin metabolites are abundant and persistent in human urine. J Agric Food Chem. 2014 May 7;62(18):3926-34. doi: 10.1021/jf500107j. Epub 2014 Jan 27.

Study Officials

  • Wilhelmina - Kalt, Ph.D.

    Research Scientist

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
BASIC SCIENCE
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER GOV
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 8, 2013

First Posted

February 12, 2013

Study Start

November 1, 2012

Primary Completion

December 1, 2012

Study Completion

December 1, 2012

Last Updated

February 12, 2013

Record last verified: 2012-10

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